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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels Predictions & Tips - Can the Bunnies bounce in NRL?

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Last updated: 23 May 2024
Jeremy Darke 23 May 2024
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  • South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 12 NRL game
  • Ben Hornby to secure his first win as Rabbitohs coach
  • Rabbitohs expected to score over 22.5 points
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Jack Wighton
Jack Wighton moves into the halves to pair with Cody Walker.(Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels Tips


Ben Hornby is backed to get the first win of his reign in charge of the Rabbitohs, handing Eels interim coach Trent Barrett defeat in his first game in the process.
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels Tips
  • Head to Head 
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
  • Parramatta Eels Form
  • Parramatta Eels Team News
  • Parramatta Eels Team List

The Eels sacked Brad Arthur after four heavy losses and it will take some turnaround for Parramatta to be competitive. I am backing Souths to score over their Team Total of 22.5 points.

  • The Rabbitohs have won 6 of their past 7 games against the Eels.
  • Parramatta have conceded 30 points or more in their past 4 matches.
  • Souths have scored 26 points or more in 6 of their past 7 games against Parramatta.
  • Latrell Mitchell has scored 3 tries in his past two games since coming back from suspension.

Head to Head 


The Eels got a 36-16 win over the Bunnies last season in the corresponding Round 12. South Sydney had won six in a row prior to their 2023 meeting.

South Sydney Rabbitohs


The Rabbitohs put in a better performance against the Cowboys at Magic Round, not letting the game slip away from them finishing with a 22-28 scoreline, which is the first time in six matches that they have not lost by double figures.

Amazingly, 28 points against is a good defensive performance for the Bunnies, being the second-lowest score they have conceded all season, which they have done now three times in 2024, with 16 points against Canterbury their lowest in the only game they won.

Ben Horby has now had some time to settle in as interim coach and has made some key changes this week that should have a positive effect. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News


Interim coach Ben Horby has made big changes this week starting with Jack Wighton at five-eight and Cody Walker in at No. 7.

Taane Milne and Michael Chee Kam are in the centres, while Keaon Koloamatangi will play at lock and silica Havili will play off the bench.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List


1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Michael Chee Kam
5. Jacob Gagai
6. Jack Wighton
7. Cody Walker
8. Davvy Moale
9. Damien Cook
10. Sean Keppie
11. Jacob Host
12. Jai Arrow
13. Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange
14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Tallis Duncan
16. Siliva Havili
17. Tom Burgess

Reserves
18. Dion Teaupa
19. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
20. Matthew French
21. Adam Christensen
22. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

Parramatta Eels Form


Things are still looking glum for the Eels and only time will tell if firing Brad Arthur will make any difference to their injury riddled season. 

Another 32-point loss was the final straw for their head coach after the Eels had lost 5 of their past 6 games by 13+ this season. 

The Eels simply invite their opposition into good field position, allowing the Storm 10 linebreaks in their 48-16 loss which pushes their average conceded breaks to 6.9 per game. The other major concern is the eels lack of ability to score when they are in their opposition 20m. 

Parra had 43 tackles in the Melbourne redzone for just 3 tries, magnifying their attacking problems as they rank first in the league with an average of 34.4 tackles in their opposition 20m per game and score just 3,2 tries per game.

Parramatta Eels Team News


The big news out of Parramatta is the sacking of Brad Arthur and Trent Barrett taking over as interim head coach. 

No real changes in the starting 17 with Ryan Mattersson expected to come in at second row, pushing Bryce Cartwright to the bench and Luca Moretti to the reserves.

Parramatta Eels Team List


1. Blaize Talagi
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Sean Russell
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Dylan Brown
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Ryan Matterson
13. J’maine Hopgood

Interchange
14. Bryce Cartwright
15. Makahesi Makatoa
16. Joe Ofahengaue
17. Kelma Tuilagi

Reserves
18. Brendan Hands
19. Morgan Harper
20. Ethan Sanders
21. Wiremu Greig
22. Luca Moretti

Verdict

Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton can connect and help the Bunnies to score over 22.5 points on their way to covering as favourites.

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